Ronald Blum - AP Sports writer wrote:To replace some of Sosa's power, the Cubs neared an agreement with free-agent outfielder Jeromy Burnitz on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2006. That deal wouldn't be finalized until the Sosa trade is completed.

What are your reactions - especially from Cubs fans?

That basically means Detroit is the only team intersted in Maggs left...

I've wanted Sosa gone for 2 seasons now, but I'd rather tolerate him than Jeromy "I've hit over .251 once in the past 5 seasons" Burnitz.

I hate it & I will throw beer on Burnitz in right field if he's there on Opening Day. The guy is a career loser, who never has nor ever will win a thing. The Cubs should be giving the farm for Huff, not screwing around with the typical Milwaukee Brewer scrub (a mediocre hitter with power that'll K in every clutch situation & pad his stats by homering in blowout games).

Jim Hendry should be embarrassed if his OF on Opening Day is Hairston/Dubois, Patterson and Burnitz.

I would hope that the Cubs would still be interested in Maggs, even if they sign Burnitz. I wouldn't mind an OF with Maggs, Patterson, Burnitz/Hariston/Dubois/Hollensworth it would give them nice Depth in the OF.

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